Temporary Accommodation & Associated Services Flexible Purchasing System

Concepts

• social work
• edinburgh
• temporary accommodation
• accommodation
• shared house accommodation
• visiting support services
• private rented accommodation
• temporary accommodation & associated services flexible purchasing system
• (preferred shared house accommodation
• accommodation and property management

Location

Edinburgh

Description

The City of Edinburgh Council is re-opening its flexible purchasing system for temporary accommodation to invite new suppliers to provide services. This is a long-term opportunity with the aim to further increase Edinburgh’s capacity for temporary accommodation. The Council require accommodation and associated services which are tailored to resident’s needs, can adapt by flexing capacity whilst having a focus on value for money and allows continued change and improvement. This re-opening of the purchasing system will apply to the following within Category 1 - Temporary Accommodation with Access to Visiting Support. Category 1a - Private Rented Accommodation, Category 1b - Home Share, Category 1c - Shared House.

Total Quantity or Scope

Providers will be required to provide accommodation and property management only. Which should allow access to visiting support services if required by residents. This category is designed to provide accommodation, through various types of accommodation to households who are assessed as homeless. Sub-Categories will be used to further detail the requirements for the specific types of accommodation. Temporary Accommodation which the Council has an immediate need for (please see individual specifications for more information); - Private Rented Accommodation - Home Share - Shared House (preferred Shared House Accommodation would be self-contained flats within a block). There may be further sub-categories added at a later date, this will be clearly communicated and operated in line with the Council's requirements and preferred forms of accommodation.

CPV Codes

• 85300000 - Social work and related services
• 85310000 - Social work services
• 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Performance considerations apply.
• Staff qualifications are relevant.

Other Information

Any providers with potential capacity should email ruth.lavery@edinburgh.gov.uk or john.youngs@edinburgh.gov.uk to express interest ahead of completing your tender submission. Please note, providers will not be required to have a property currently available to engage with the opportunity. The Council will be using the PCS-Tender online portal to run and manage the opportunity, and as such strongly encourage interested potential providers to attend training on the operation of the purchasing system and PCS-T. Please see Bidder Guidance Document for more information on the operation of the Purchasing System and how to apply. The Council is seeking to increase its accommodation provision. Any new provider who is interested in applying for the Flexible Purchasing System should log in to PCS-t and download the document detailing your potential capacity and property details and send it to either ruth.lavery@edinburgh.gov.uk or john.youngs@edinburgh.gov.uk Please see additional information in the attached documentation and utilise the Q&A function if you have any questions. Please note; the information contained within this notice and attached documents is subject to further development and change. Please note; the establishment of a Flexible Purchasing System will act as platform for the future procurement of temporary accommodation and as such is not a guarantee of any work or financial commitment. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this PQQ exercise. The Project code is 6528. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: The Community Benefits sought through this contract will be proportionate to individual provider's annual contract value. Community Benefits should be to the benefit of the Community as whole however the Council will actively aim to secure Community Benefits which aide in the implementation of the Council's Rapid Rehousing Transition Plan, where possible. (SC Ref:782734)